Introduces the importance of science to the sustainable use of energy resources and discusses renewable energy sources, solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and the possiblity of using hydrogen,
A number of teens end up fighting for LGBTQ rights because they passionately believe in social justice and want all young people to be safe and respected. Stand Up for LGBTQ Rights includes personal accounts from teen activists and others as it introduces readers to the issue, the activists, the tools of the trade, and the risks and rights of activism.
We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like
Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to
Presents the explanations within Greek mythology for such natural phenomena as the seasons, earthquakes, floods, weather patterns, the sun, the stars, fire, plants, and animals.
Presents ancient Greek myths about the origin of the world, including the rivalry between the Titans and the Olympians, the rise of Zeus, and the creation of the human race.
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 sent shockwaves around the globe that are still felt today. Nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks and thousands more were injured. On the afternoon
An attack at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games would produce one of the defining images of international terrorism. The chilling photo of a hooded man peering from a balcony in the Olympic Village would b
Describes the reign of Cleopatra, from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end, and details how she has remained a popular figure in Western culture.
Examines the Fall of Rome, discussing the events leading up to the empire's fall; the impact of barbarian raids, growing Christian population, and societal structure; and its lasting effect both on th
Describes the crimes of Nazi perpetrators and their efforts to escape retribution, development of the Nuremberg Trials, and the subsequent hunt for and trials of Nazi leaders.
What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and inf
In the mid-1860s, as the Union Pacific Railroad headed westward from Nebraska, another company, the Central Pacific, pushed eastward from California. Their goal was to meet somewhere in between, formi
"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--
Discusses the origins and construction of Roman roads and aqueducts, services and amenities along the roads, public water supplies, and what remains of Roman systems today.
Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was struck down by an assassin's
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest serving president in U.S. history, successfully guided Americans through two of the worst crises ever. He succeeded where others had failed in pulling the countr
"World War II was in its early days when brutal German dictator Adolf Hitler paid a visit to Paris, the capital of France. Only days before, on June 14, 1940, German soldiers had overrun the city, sho
"The astronauts headed to the moon in December 1972 thought they knew what to expect. They would soon be exploring the moon's surface in a lunar rover, traveling farther than anyone before them. They
Presents a description of life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering such topics as family life, class structure, religion, technology, writing, science, and the rise of cities.
"The world was shocked and frightened when President John F. Kennedy was gunned down by an assassin's bullet in 1963. What would happen to the government of the most powerful nation on Earth? When Ken
"The world was shocked and frightened when President John F. Kennedy was gunned down by an assassin's bullet in 1963. What would happen to the government of the most powerful nation on Earth? When Ken
"Mathew Brady recognized that the new art of photography could be more than just a means of capturing people's likenesses in portraits. Beginning with the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 and continui
"The U.S. Navy is the largest and strongest naval force in the world. Its sailors serve all around the world in many types of jobs. In 2011 a Navy unit made history. A group of highly trained commando
"Ten hut! Are your students interested in serving their country? This informative series is ideal for readers curious about the different branches of military. Complete with up to date information abo
